Amid the suffering and wreckage of the tragedy in Boston, a little furry comfort is on its way.

Specially trained golden retrievers are being sent to the city by The Lutheran Church Charities to provide relief to the community after the attacks, reported Today.com.

The dogs will be stationed at a Lutheran church just a few blocks away from the finishing line, for anyone who wants to talk or cuddle. They are also scheduled to visit victims of the attacks in local hospitals, Today said.

According to Grist, the Lutheran Church Charities started this program after the Northern Illinois University shooting in 2008; dogs were brought to Newtown, Conn. in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings in December.